Start Michael Mayer or Noah Gray?
Week 1 start/sit. Our Clutch Score projects each player's points this week from matchup, Vegas odds, usage and injury status, then calls who to start.
TEMichael MayerLV · TE35
TENoah GrayKC · TE55Who to start
Clear startMichael Mayer- Higher Clutch Score this week: 5.5 vs 3.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs MIA, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (4.8 vs 3.5 pts/game).
Michael Mayer and Noah Gray are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Michael Mayer hosts MIA (easy matchup) and Noah Gray hosts DEN (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Michael Mayer for 5.5 PPR points to Noah Gray's 3.3.
Start Michael Mayer on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Mayer | Gray |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 5.5 | 3.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.8 | 3.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.7 | 2.4 |
| Snap share | 57% | 52% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Michael Mayer vs Noah Gray comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Michael Mayer or Noah Gray in Week 1?
Start Michael Mayer in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 5.5 PPR points to Noah Gray's 3.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Michael Mayer or Noah Gray?
Our Clutch Score projects Michael Mayer for 5.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 3.3 for Noah Gray.
Who has the better matchup, Michael Mayer or Noah Gray?
Michael Mayer hosts MIA (easy) and Noah Gray hosts DEN (medium). Michael Mayer draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
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Clutch Score blends the season projection with this week’s matchup, Vegas implied total and injury status. Data via the Sleeper API and ESPN, refreshed daily.